2027 Conference
About the Conference
CT NOFA is proud to present our 45th Winter Conference, featuring a series of virtual workshops on March 9-11 in the lead up to our full day, in-person gathering and celebration on March 13, 2027 at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.
We'll be offering a variety of workshops, covering topics such as farming, organic land care, government policy, homesteading and gardening, food equity and justice, and more, including a soon-to-be announced keynote speaker. Our in-person celebration will also feature the presentation of the Bill Duesing Organic Living on the Earth award.
Why attend the CT NOFA Winter Conference? Let our attendees tell you, in their own words.
how to attend
Conference registration includes your ticket to our in-person event, lunch at the conference, access to all virtual and in-person sessions, and exclusive access to all recordings for 3 months after the event.
Tickets are available in several formats:
- $70 - CT NOFA Members
- $70 - Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals
- $90 - General Admission
- $100 - Bronze Supporter Ticket (this ticket helps to defray the cost of lunch for scholarship attendees)
- $120 - Silver Supporter Ticket (this ticket helps cover the conference and lunch cost for scholarship attendees)
- $140 - Gold Supporter Ticket (this ticket fully funds an additional scholarship ticket for someone who would otherwise be unable to attend)
We're deeply appreciative of those who are able to 'pay it forward' by choosing one of the Supporter tier tickets. By doing so, we are able to make scholarship tickets available to those who might not otherwise be able to attend.
We look forward to seeing you all in March!
Cost-free scholarship tickets to this year's conference are available to those who would like to attend but are unable to due to financial or other hardships. Funding is generously provided through grants, donations, and sponsorships. Scholarship tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted. There are no requirements to apply for and receive a fee waiver, as CT NOFA is striving to provide educational access to as broad an audience as possible, particularly in underserved communities. Please click here to request a registration waiver.
REQUEST FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
The CT NOFA Winter Conference educational slate of workshops is made possible thanks to the interest and enthusiasm of our knowledgeable community members. Are you an expert on a topic that would be of interest to conference attendees? We'd love to hear from you. Presenters are provided with free admission to the conference, as well as a $150 honorarium.
We welcome all submissions for workshops that capture CT NOFA's mission of fostering organic and regenerative agriculture and landcare, including topics such as:
- Food Equity and Access
- Seed Saving
- Urban Agriculture
- Regenerative Agriculture and Ecological Restoration
- Farm Improvement and Innovation
- Black and Indigenous Farming Practices and Resources
- LGBTQ+ Farming Resources and Support
- Homesteading Topics
- Mental Health and Well-Being for Farmers
- Beginning Farmer Funding and Resources
- Organic Certification Resources
- Organic Land Care
- Soil Health and Permaculture
- Policy and Advocacy Issues
BECOME A SPONSOR
The CT NOFA Winter Conference is made possible thanks to the financial support of businesses, organizations, and individuals like you. Those who would like to help support our 45th annual Winter Conference can choose from several sponsorship tiers, each with different supporter benefits.
CALL FOR EXHIBITORS
Join us at CT NOFA’s 45th annual Winter Conference on March 13, 2027 at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT to connect with 300+ farmers, home gardeners, and organic advocates from across the region.
Local food producers, craftspeople, or other vendors who are interested in having a table at the conference should visit our exhibitor page for more information and to sign up. The cost is $90 for CT NOFA member businesses and $150 for non-members.
Exhibitors will be supplied with a 5′ table and chair for their booth space. The exhibitor fee includes one conference registration. One additional table staffer may register for the conference at a discounted rate of $35.
Conference News & announcements
Support the Organic Agriculture Movement – Become a Sponsor of the 2027 CT NOFA Winter Conference
The organic agriculture movement may not be a new phenomena, but it is a vital one. Help support that movement by becoming a sponsor of our 2027 Winter Conference. In addition to helping us continue the fight for organic agriculture, you’ll enjoy numerous benefits leading up to and at the conference.
Call for Exhibitors at CT NOFA’s 2027 Winter Conference
Join us at CT NOFA’s 45th annual Winter Conference on March 13, 2027 to connect with 300+ farmers, home gardeners, and organic advocates from across the region. Agricultural industry suppliers, education and resource-providing organizations, environmental conservation groups, and others are invited to register for an exhibitor table.
Request For Workshop Proposals For CT NOFA’s 2027 Winter Conference
The CT NOFA Winter Conference educational slate of workshops is made possible thanks to the interest and enthusiasm of our knowledgeable community members. Are you an expert on a topic that would be of interest to conference attendees? We’d love to hear from you.
2027 CT NOFA Winter Conference Slated for March 13
CT NOFA is proud to announce that we’ll be returning to Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, for our 45th annual winter conference on March 13, 2027. Save the date!